Integration of intelligent spray technology into IPM programs in specialty crop production

The Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service awarded Oregon State University $318,075 under Cooperative Agreement 5950825006 on September 22, 2025, to integrate intelligent spray technology into integrated pest management programs in specialty crop production. The award funds three objectives: enhancing technological integration of the intelligent spray system, evaluating low-input fungicide programs in horticultural systems using the technology, and delivering targeted extension and demonstration programming to accelerate adoption. Performance occurs in Aurora, Oregon, with a completion date of September 21, 2027. The award is made under the Agricultural Research Basic and Applied Research program (CFDA 10.001), which supports research and development conducted in cooperation with the Agricultural Research Service's in-house research programs. The University of Tennessee, through its UT AG Research Division, is a sub-recipient on the award (Sub Award 5950825006-R1047C-A, obligated January 27, 2026) supporting the same integration of intelligent spray technology into specialty crop IPM programs.